Russians attack minibus with drone in central Kherson: Injury toll climbs to seven

Russians attack minibus with drone in central Kherson: Injury toll climbs to seven

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Russian troops attacked a minibus with a drone in central Kherson; seven people are reported to have been injured.

According to Ukrinform, the Kherson Regional Military Administration reported this on Telegram.

It is noted that the incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m.

“Currently, two casualties are reported. A 57-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man were taken to the hospital in moderate condition. They are diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, blast injuries, and closed head injuries. Medical personnel are conducting examinations and providing assistance to the victims,” the post states.

Later, the Kherson Regional State Administration added that the number of victims from the Russian drone strike on a minibus in central Kherson had increased to five.

“A 50-year-old woman and two men, aged 53 and 24, were taken to the hospital. They suffered blast injuries and post-concussion syndrome; the older man from Kherson also sustained shrapnel wounds to his legs. The victims were prescribed outpatient treatment,” the Kherson Regional Military Administration noted.

Later, the head of the Kherson City Military Administration, Yaroslav Shanko, reported on Telegram that the number of casualties from the strike on the minibus had increased to seven.

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“Preliminary reports indicate six injured passengers. The driver suffered a concussion,” he wrote.

As reported, the day before, Russians attacked the Dniprovskyi district of Kherson with drones, injuring two people.

Photo: Kherson City Military Administration

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